When applying for a job, many employers request that you include a salary history. This information helps the employer determine whether or not you are likely to be satisfied with the pay being offered for the position. It also helps him to determine how much pay to offer you, should he decide to hire you. Offering too many details about salary history can hinder your ability to negotiate a higher salary. However, if salary negotiation is not a concern, feel free to be as detailed as possible with your history.

Don't ignore the request for a salary history. Many employers specifically state in the job posting that if you neglect to follow instructions your application/resume will not be considered.

Provide the salary history in your cover letter. For example, include a brief sentence that says “My salary history ranges from $10 an hour to $25 hour." You don't have to go into detail about which job paid how much. This salary history sentence lets the employer now how expensive it may be to hire you.

Attach a separate “salary history” sheet to your application/resume. On this sheet, be as detailed as possible. State the company name, your starting salary and your ending salary. Do this for each job listed on your resume.

Provide a ballpark range when listing your salary history if you don't want to state your exact salary. For example, if you earned $45,000 per year with a company, simply state that your salary was in the mid-$40,000 range.